It has taken forever and a day but a mortgage agreement from HSBC for the remortgage of my 4 bedroom maisonette is coming within the next few days. Can you recommend a cheap conveyancing law firm in Paddington?

You are on the wrong site if you are seeking cut-price fees for conveyancing solicitors in Paddington. Our intention is to offer value for money conveyancing but our intention is not to work with the cheapest lawyers. Resist the temptation to appoint companies teasing you with £100 conveyancing in Paddington. Optimistically, in deciding on low cost conveyancing, you will receive what you pay for and at worst it will result in you invoiced for extras and still not end up with the service required.

As someone not used to conveyancing in Paddington what is the number one tip you can give me concerning the legal transfer of property in Paddington

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Paddington and elsewhere in England and Wales is often a confrontational process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is an abundance of opportunity for friction between you and others involved in the transaction. For example, the seller, selling agent and even potentially the lender. Selecting a solicitor for your conveyancing in Paddington an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the legal process whose responsibility is to look after your legal interests and to keep you safe.

Every so often a potential adversary will try and convince you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For example, the property agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your lawyer is wrong. Or your financial adviser may advise you to do something that is against your conveyancers recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in Paddington and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to gives protection to business tenants, giving them the right to apply to court for a renewal tenancy and continue in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act for protection and help with commercial conveyancing in Paddington

I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Paddington it shows results of many solicitorsin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable property lawyer for my move?

The ideal way of finding the right conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so ask colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Paddington or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Paddington differ, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of four fee estimates from different law firms. Be sure to seek confirmation that the fees are fixed.

I see that you have a post code search directory identifying law firms on the bank conveyancing panel. Do Paddington conveyancing firms pay you a commission if I retain them for my own house purchase?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the lender conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Paddington.